A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 418606 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 418638 epoch_slot_no: 8238 block_no: 418585 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2017-12-29 19:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc73ab8bc68e7419e870a5c47c98259ca7213c4267a7f19597a721c912f5b9b6Block Operator
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